Aberlour 1975 30 Year Old

Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Matured

Probably the weakest Aberlour I’ve tasted. How can a whisky lose character from 10 to 12 years old, unless they just foist lower grade casks onto the “travel” market. This bottle was duty free. Nose: Dry sherry, dried fruit raisins, fruit cake, cinnamon and hint of liquorish. Taste: more sherry still dry. Very clean in the mouth with some cereal...

Score 81/100

Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask

Since I could not find any Aberlours for tasting in a bar, I used all of your reviews to guide me into just taking a chance, which paid off dearly, so thanks to all of you! This was my first Aberlour purchased and it won't be my last. If you blindfolded a blend drinker and gave them this one and then asked to guess what kind of spirit it is, they...

Score 89/100

Aberlour A'bunadh

I believe the term is sherry monster. Very complex on the nose, both before and after water. This malt really packs a punch with strong alcohol and dry sherry. I personally struggle with taming the alcohol burn with water which makes me feel like I am missing out on a complex finish alluded to on the nose. For those reasons I generally prefer the...

Score 90/100

Aberlour 10 Year Old

I always make sure to have a bottle of Aberlour 10 around (if I don't have a 12 kicking around) Nose: the first thing that hits me is how fresh and perfumy this whisky is on the nose. Orange and lime zest, a hint of caramel, dusty dry flowers, small red fruits and a boatload of spices. Balanced. Could have been a bit more elegant, since it is...

Score 81/100